Wishtree Author:Katherine Applegate The New York Times-bestselling story of kindness, friendship, and hope. — "A beautifully written, morally bracing story that will leave its imprint on a reader of any age." The New York Times Book ReviewRed is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree"?people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's b... more »ranches. Along with a crow named Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red's hollows, this wishtree watches over the neighborhood.You might say Red has seen it all. Until a new family moves in. Not everyone is welcoming, and Red's experience as a wishtree is more important than ever.Funny, deep, warm, and nuanced, this is a story for all ages about kindness and hope in the face of adversity.« less